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According to the social comparisons theory, under what circumstances are upward comparisons likely to lead to negative affect?
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According to the social comparisons theory, under what circumstances are upward comparisons likely to lead to negative affect?
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Upward comparisons are likely to lead to negative affect when individuals feel that they are not able to match or exceed the performance of the person they are comparing themselves to.
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